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8th grade ancient history handouts for Easel
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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Kingdom of Kush
Students will read about the Kush civilization and their political, cultural, and commercial relationship with Egypt. They will do close reads and answer text dependent questions. There is a compare and contrast activity that is provided in differentiated formats. One gives a word bank students can use to complete the Venn diagram. The other does not provide a word bank, and it asks a constructed response question in addition to the compare and contrast activity.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
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5th - 8th
Ancient Civilizations GRAPES Posters Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China
Help your students learn and organize info about ancient civilizations with these G.R.A.P.E.S. posters, guiding questions, and graphic organizers! The GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Poster and Graphic Organizer Set is an easy acronym to organize information for the basic traits of ancient civilizations. G.R.A.P.E.S. is an acronym for:G- GeographyR- ReligionA- AchievementsP- PoliticsE- EconomicsS- Social StructureGRAPES is an effective way to learn and organize information about different civilizat
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6th - 8th
African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Teaching your students about the cuneiform writing system is fun and easy with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about cuneiform and its importance in Ancient Sumer and other Mesopotamian ancient civilizations. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how cuneiform was used in Ancient Sumer.This bundle includes: A reading passage handout introducing cuneiform and how it was usedA cuneiform translation handout that al
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5th - 9th
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World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Learn about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and writing systems with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about hieroglyphics and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt, and by which members of Egyptian society. Background information on other Ancient Egyptian writing systems like Hieratic and Demotic Script is also provided. This bundle i
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5th - 9th
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Comparing and Contrasting Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt
Students will read, highlight and answer text based questions about the similarities and differences between the social, political, and religious structures of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. There are three activities included to use as review or assessments. A complete the pyramid for each civilization's social structure. A Venn Diagram they can complete by doing close reads and comparing and contrasting. And a fill in the blank quiz based on the text.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit - Daily Life in Mesopotamia - Questions - Activities
This Ancient Mesopotamia unit contains Mesopotamia reading passages and questions on farming in Mesopotamia. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Civilizations Unit, this package of Mesopotamia activities also contains graphic organizers, foldable activities, and annotation activities.***COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2022!!!****✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this resource package.✅No need to spend hours prepping for your next Ancien
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Israel Illustrated Timeline Activity: In-Person, Online, or Distance
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Use this fully illustrate
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4th - 10th
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Code of Hammurabi: Mesopotamia: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this lesson plan as:1. Print / PDF activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 22-page
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4th - 10th
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Mesopotamia Unit | Religion - Ziggurats Reading Passage and Questions
This Ancient Mesopotamia unit package is perfect for your upcoming Mesopotamia unit or Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook. It contains a reading passage on Religion in Mesopotamia, comprehension questions, annotation activity, vocabulary words, foldables, graphic organizers, and more. ***COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2022!!!****✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this resource package.✅No need to spend hours prepping for your next Anc
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5th - 8th
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Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt. The text includes the significance of Menes, Khufu, Hyksos Invasions, Ahmose, King Tut, Hatshepsut, and Ramses. A cut and paste activity and fill in the blank quiz are also included for review and student assessment.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Excavating Ancient Civilizations Expedition Centers Activity
Ancient Civilizations Archaeology Dig ActivityAre you teaching an Ancient Civilizations course and want a fun, engaging way to get started?Need to introduce your students to the Ancient Civilizations in a memorable way?This activity is designed for an Ancient History class or as review for AP World History. Students are asked to "travel" around the classroom to excavate the stories of seven ancient civilizations. Could also be easily organized as an archaeological dig activity!Early Civilizati
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5th - 12th
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Viking Unit - Norse Gods and Goddesses Activity - Viking Projects and Activities
Viking Gods and Goddesses Unit - Norse Gods Interactive Notebook Resources - This complete Viking Unit contains Reading Passages, Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Questions, and Viking activities. A Viking god chart and a fun interactive foldable activity is also included. This package contains a variety of resources to complete an organized and content-rich Interactive Notebook to teach students all about Norse gods and goddeses. Perfect for your Viking unit, all resources are classroom test
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5th - 8th
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Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the 3 philosophies that influenced Chinese culture; Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. They will also do close reads and use question starters from Bloom's taxonomy to write three different leveled questions about the influence of these philosophies on China.
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6th - 12th
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Super Bowl and Roman Numerals
Students will learn about writing and translating Roman Numerals with a Super Bowl theme. Students enjoy learning about Roman Numerals and because the Super Bowl uses them, it makes a fun theme. This product has pages that are updated annually after the NFL playoffs. There are several pages on Roman Numerals and a chance to predict Superbowl scores for teachers who purchase this product prior to the current game being played.
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2nd - 8th
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Ancient Greece Architecture Lesson| Do Now, Notes, Scavenger Hunt, Exit Ticket
Are you looking for a lesson on the influence of the ancient Greeks on modern society? This lesson covers greek architecture and how many modern buildings use their design elements. Students go on a virtual scavenger hunt looking up buildings from around the United States. Take this a step further by making it a competition! This Resource Includes: -Interactive Do Now -Guided Notes -Scavenger Hunt Worksheet -Answer Key and Exit Ticket Exemplar -Google Drive Version ** The notes are editable to f
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5th - 9th
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Viking Unit - Geography and Daily Life - Viking Activities & Projects - Map
Viking Geography and Daily Life Unit - Interactive Notebook Resources - This complete Viking Unit contains Reading Passages, Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Questions, and Viking activities. A Viking map and a variety of interactive foldables are also included. This package contains a variety of resources to complete an organized and content-rich Interactive Notebook to teach students all about Viking geography and daily life. Perfect for your Viking unit, all resources are classroom tested
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5th - 8th
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Inventions from Ancient China word search worksheet puzzle
Think you can find these 20 inventions that came from Ancient China? Go ahead and give it a try!
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6th - 12th
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Hammurabi's Code Activity - Ancient Mesopotamia Unit - Hammurabi Project
This Hammurabi's Code unit package is perfect for your upcoming Ancient Mesopotamia unit and contains a Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook on Mesopotamia Laws and Hammurabi's Code. It contains Hammurabi's Code Questions, answer keys, graphic organizers, and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep is needed – simply print and teach! ***COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2022!!!****✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this resource package
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5th - 8th
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Women of Ancient History - Boudicca
Boudicca was the queen of a Celtic tribe. In around 60AD, she led the biggest rebellion in Britain against the Roman occupation. Although she had some impressive successes against the Romans, ultimately she failed to defeat them. This lesson tells the story of how Boudicca formed an army of Britons and rebelled against the Romans in Britain. The supporting notes include key events and helpful vocabulary. There are differentiated reading response activities, a synonym activity using the new vocab
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Mythology Museum Project - Project Based Learning
Mythology Project - Make a mythology museum exhibit! A fun culminating activity for your mythology unit. It is a group project for students to use creativity and knowledge of mythology. Good project-based learning activity. 10 activities required, with a signature line for each part a student participated in. Includes group assignment sheet, a detailed rubric, and an individual lesson reflection. Students love this project. Note: This project is meant to be used in a face-to-face classroom. It
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5th - 8th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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